Letter from Henry Semple in the camp of Wood's Brigade, to his wife, Emily.

Letter from Henry Semple in the camp of Wood's Brigade, to his wife, Emily.

During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he discusses upcoming campaigns; weather, sickness, and conditions in camp; his own attitude and...

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Letter from Henry Semple in the camp of Wood's Brigade, to his wife, Emily.
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Semple, Emily Virginia James; Semple, Henry C., 1822-1894; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Health aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspects
description During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he discusses upcoming campaigns; weather, sickness, and conditions in camp; his own attitude and morale ("I am conscious that my amiable temper has become a little soured, but I shall endeavor now to correct it "); and personal finance and business ("I would prefer not owing anything to one of my own or your relations"). He also mentions that he has named two of the guns in his battery after his children. A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000038289 - Q0000038292Q38289 - Q38292Letter from Henry Semple in the camp of Wood's Brigade, to his wife, Emily.During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he discusses upcoming campaigns; weather, sickness, and conditions in camp; his own attitude and morale ("I am conscious that my amiable temper has become a little soured, but I shall endeavor now to correct it "); and personal finance and business ("I would prefer not owing anything to one of my own or your relations"). He also mentions that he has named two of the guns in his battery after his children. A transcription is included.1862 December 91862-12-091860-1869Semple, Emily Virginia James; Semple, Henry C., 1822-1894; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Health aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspectsTextCorrespondenceSemple, Henry C.Henry C. Semple papersLPR5v3328Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/4010
title Letter from Henry Semple in the camp of Wood's Brigade, to his wife, Emily.
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